Easy Baked Mississippi Chicken
This Easy Baked Mississippi Chicken is a quick. And comforting dinner. That comes together. In under an hour. With only a few pantry staples—like ranch seasoning, butter, and pepperoncini peppers—it’s loaded with flavor. And perfect for busy weeknights. The buttery sauce. Combined with the tangy kick of the peppers. Creates a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Making this dish. A family favorite. In our home. Serve it over mashed potatoes or rice. And you’ve got a delicious meal. Ready to go.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 oz ranch seasoning mix packet
- 1 oz au jus gravy mix packet
- 1/2 c unsalted butter sliced into pats
- 1/3 c sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tbsp pepperoncini juice
- Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. And lightly grease. An 11x7-inch baking dish.
- Dry the chicken breasts. Using paper towels. Then place them evenly. In the prepared dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning. And au jus gravy mix. Over the chicken.
- Top the chicken. With pats of butter, and sliced pepperoncini. And drizzle with the pepperoncini juice.
- Bake uncovered. For 30-35 minutes. Or until the chicken. Reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- If desired. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm. Over mashed potatoes. Or rice. Enjoy!
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free. Swap the au jus gravy mix. For a gluten-free alternative. Or make a homemade gravy. Using cornstarch and beef broth. You’ll also want to double-check. That your ranch seasoning mix is gluten-free. As some brands may contain hidden gluten ingredients. By making these simple swaps. You can enjoy the same flavorful, tangy chicken. Without compromising dietary restrictions.